Teeth Matter!

Protecting Children’s Teeth Through Education

Our aim is to work towards putting oral health back on the classroom agenda and teach valuable oral health education. We are dedicated to improving the oral health of young children.

It is a staggering thought, but in Primary Schools across the UK around eight or nine children in every class will have already developed tooth decay.

That’s approaching ¼ million children in each primary school year and around 3.3 million young children aged 0-14 years. That’s why we focus on bringing oral health to all in the classroom. Early education is the key to teeth health.

Teaching Children About Oral Health

School Visits Programme

It is vitally important to teach children about oral health and introduce them to good habits as early as possible. It is equally important to normalise dental visits and put them at ease with the role of a dentist as a person they can trust.

A school visit from one of our Dentists is a great way to engage children in the correct messages they can take home and even into adulthood. It can also be extremely fun. Often, this can have a profound effect on the attitude children will have towards the oral health and visiting the Dentist.

The school visits educate children on the basic messages all the way up to some of the more detailed ways in which they can improve their oral health.

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How it Works

A school visit from one of our Dentists is a great way to engage children in the correct messages they can take home and even into adulthood. It can also be extremely fun. Often, this can have a profound effect on the attitude children will have towards the oral health and visiting the Dentist.

Schools, working in conjunction with parents and health professionals have an important role to play in educating young people about healthy lifestyles, including their oral care. Introducing oral health into the school curriculum, especially at key stage one and two, should make a big difference.

The school visits educate children on the basic messages all the way up to some of the more detailed ways in which they can improve their oral health.

Our School Visits Include:

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Educational Talks

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Q & A Sessions

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Brushing Demo's

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Two Minute Challenge

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Fun Quizzes

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And much more...

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teeth Matters?

We are a group of dentists, dental nurses and oral health providers committed to the prevention of tooth decay through free oral health education in schools.

How does it work?

Book a school visit and we will arrange a suitable time to attend and host a fun oral health education talk for school children aged 5-7 years old.

Why do we do it?

Prevention! It’s extra help to try and prevent tooth decay and will hopefully lower the number of fillings or extractions needed by children.

Do the children enjoy it?

Definitely, we have lots of positive feedback from the children during the talks and afterwards from the teachers. The most positive outcome from every talk is that the children leave understanding why it’s necessary to have a high standard of oral hygiene, which is very rewarding.

How long does it last?

The oral health talk lasts approx 30 minutes and is a fun mix of educational talks, teeth brushing demonstrations, Q&A’s and quizzes.

What age group is the talk aimed at?

The talks are aimed at children aged 5-7 which is Reception or Year One class Groups.

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Volunteer

As a dental volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to work with children in your community to educate them at a young age on the importance of maintaining good oral health habits. If you are a dental professional and would like to help, please get in touch.

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